SOUTH AMERICAN/
SPANISH
Carnaval
270 Waterfront Drive, 204‑505‑0945.
Winnipeg’s only Brazilian barbeque
has carved out a sizzling carnivore’s
paradise in the Exchange District.
Juicy cuts of beef, lamb, chicken and
pork are carved by gauchos tableside.
WA, LP, A, IA, M, V.
Corrientes Argentine Pizzeria
137 Bannatyne Ave, 204‑219‑5398.
Argentinean-style pizza boutique
serves up delicious pies with unique
toppings and empanadas in a historic
Exchange District location. The
panceta, with dried prune, cheese
and bacon is a must. SP, LP, V, M, IA.
Café Dario
1390 Erin St, 204‑783‑2813.
Colombian‑born Chef Dario
Pineda‑Gutierrez creates Nuevo
Latino cuisine—sophisticated North
American ingredients fused with
Latin‑American herbs and spices. LP,
SP, A, IA, M, V
Deseo Bistro
696 Osborne, 204‑452‑2561. Chef
Scott Bagshaw serves up flavourpunched, Spanish-influenced food.
Divine housemade mac and cheese
with chorizo is an addictive menu
standard. LP, IA, M, V
Hermanos
179 Bannatyne Ave, 204-947-5434.
This Latin eatery is the perfect place
to nibble on tapas or steak topped
with crab chèvre cream and zippy
chimichurri. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Rae & Jerry’s
1405 Portage Ave, 204-783‑6155. Little
has changed this steakhouse since its
inception in 1957. Famous for liver and
sandwiches. Reservations preferred.
WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
STEAK & SEAFOOD
THAI
Chop Steakhouse & Bar
1750 Sargent Ave, 204‑788‑2015. This
sultry spot boasts in-house butcher and
pastry chef. The dessert trio is a must.
WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
529 Wellington Steakhouse
529 Wellington Cres, 204-487‑8325. A
renovated historic mansion offers grand
style along with top Canadian prime
beef. Over 800 wine list selections. WA,
LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Hy’s Steakhouse
1 Lombard Pl, 204‑942‑1000. A classic
Winnipeg establishment for more
than 60 years. Canadian prime rib and
perfectly aged steaks are outstanding.
WA, LP, A, IA, M, V
The Keg Steakhouse & Bar
115 Garry St, 204-942‑7619;
2034 McGillivray Blvd, 204‑477‑5300;
2553 Portage Ave, 204-885‑5275. The
Keg delivers sizzling steaks off the grill,
slow-roasted prime rib, rock lobster
tails and Alaskan king crab in a casual
atmosphere. WA, LP, SP, A, IA, M, V
Boun’s Restaurant
4‑208 Marion St, 204-231-3005. An
extensive Laotian and Thai menu
offers stir-fries and curries. Scratchmade Laotian chicken noodle soup is
delicious. WA, LP, IA, M, V
Sukhothai
191 Osborne St, 204-633‑6907. The
comfortable modern interior is a good
counterpoint to classic Thai cuisine.
The perfect hot and sour soup and fresh
fruit frozen drinks keep fans returning.
WA, LP, IA, M, V
VIETNAMESE
Mama’s Noodle House
141 McPhillips Ave, 204‑783‑4847. This
soup house dishes out steaming bowls
of pho. Stir-fries and spring rolls is also
on the menu. WA, LP, IA, M, V
Pho No. 1
81 Isabel St, 204‑943-7449. Charming
Vietnamese noodle soup house serving
steaming bowls of rich broth. WA, LP,
IA, V
ciao! / feb/mar / two thousand sixteen
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